The Avian Knot

The Avian Knot

Chloe’s work examines the duality of our relationship with nature, in particular birds. Using elements of both contemporary taxidermy and Ikebana (Japanese floristry), birds are suspended in ropes, with flowers delicately woven through.

The allure of the domesticated and captive animal is that there is beauty to be found in its artificial environment, if you choose not to look too closely. The birds shown are all in an intermediate stage of taxidermy; they hang in the balance of not quite being one thing or another. Stunted in their movement they are like material, which can be pushed and pulled at will. The questions raised in this series ask the viewer to think critically about the authenticity of the relationships they have with animals.

Flowers

Arthropod

The Avian Knot II

Skin

Cocoon

Whites Tree Frog

The Avian Knot III

Resting Birds

Frozen Food

This series investigates the exotic animal food industry. The story featured below 'Team Livestock' is an account of my time working with exotic animals and the other animals they eat.

ZMB125 Medium Mice Pack

This series investigates the exotic animal food industry. The story featured below 'Team Livestock' is an account of my time working with exotic animals and the other animals they eat.

Family Portraits II

Landscape

The Cut

Almost Tasteful

Featured on Art Sheep

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Family Portraits

The In-between

"Arthropods are ‘others’; the human cannot gauge or predict their behaviour. Humans have always feared what they don’t understand, and don’t want to touch what is not aesthetically pleasing. We feel comfort in the familiar and find it easier to have compassion for animals that resemble us in some way."

This series is currently for sale at Made In Arts London.

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Lepidoptera

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